{"id":2761,"date":"2021-08-03T17:29:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T17:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2023-01-03T13:19:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T13:19:28","slug":"how-to-do-a-half-double-crochet-stitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-do-a-half-double-crochet-stitch\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Do A Half Double Crochet Stitch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The half double crochet (hdc) is one of my favorite crochet stitches to incorporate into a crochet pattern. While it isn&rsquo;t as common as the single crochet stitch or double crochet stitch, it is still found often in crochet patterns. If you are new to crochet and just learning the stitches this step-by-step tutorial on how to make a half double crochet stitch can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have learned how to do a half double crochet check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-make-a-single-crochet-stitch\/\">step-by-step directions on how to do a single crochet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Free Crochet Patterns Using the Single Crochet Stitch:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/combo-stitch-crochet-dishcloth-free-crochet-dishcloth-pattern\/\">Combo Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/crochet-cat-mat-free-crochet-pattern\/\">Crochet Cat Mat Pattern<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/even-moss-stitch-dishcloth-free-crochet-pattern\/\">Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/cobblestone-stitch-crochet-dishcloth-pattern\/\">Cobblestone Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/even-moss-stitch-crochet-infinity-scarf-pattern\/\">Even Moss Stitch Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/quick-oatmeal-crochet-cowl-pattern\/\">Quick Oatmeal Crochet Cowl Pattern<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is A Half Double Stitch in Crochet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The half double crochet stitch is slightly taller than a single crochet stitch and shorter than a double crochet stitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to the single crochet stith, the half double requires a yarn over before inserting the hook into the stitch. And compared to the double crochet, the half double has you pull the last loop through all three loops on your hook instead of just two at a time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Will Need to Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Yarn<\/li><li>Crochet Hook<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Do A Half Double Crochet Stitch Video Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<center>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pSKsZpB_QwY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/center>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step By Step Guide On How To Make A Half Double Crochet Stitch With Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1.) Make a slip knot to get your yarn on the crochet hook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 1: make  a slip stitch\" class=\"wp-image-2767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.) Make a chain to the desired length and add 1 chain to that number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 2: make a chain\" class=\"wp-image-2768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3.) Yarn over on your crochet hook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 3: yarn over\" class=\"wp-image-2769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4.) Insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 4: insert hook into 3rd chain from hook\" class=\"wp-image-2770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5.) Yarn over again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 5: yarn over\" class=\"wp-image-2771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6.) Pull the yarn through the chain stitch on your hook (you will have 3 loops on your hook)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 6: pull yarn through chain stitch\" class=\"wp-image-2772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7.) Yarn over your crochet hook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 7: yarn over\" class=\"wp-image-2773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8.) Pull the yarn through all three loops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Half Double Crochet Stitch Step 8: pull yarn through all loops\" class=\"wp-image-2774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-1-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You have now completed your first half double crochet stitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Crochet Stitch Tutorials:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-make-a-single-crochet-stitch\/\">Single Crochet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-make-a-single-crochet-back-loop-only-stitch\/\">Single Crochet Back Loop Only<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/half-double-crochet-slip-stitch\/\">Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-do-a-half-double-crochet-back-loop-only-stitch\/\">Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-do-a-linked-half-double-crochet-stitch\/\">Linked Half Double Crochet Stitch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-do-an-extended-single-crochet\/\">Extended Single Crochet Stitch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-make-a-double-triple-crochet-stitch\/\">Double Triple Crochet Stitch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-do-a-slip-stitch-back-loop-only\/\">Slip Stitch Back Loop Only Stitch<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The half double crochet (hdc) is one of my favorite crochet stitches to incorporate into a crochet pattern. While it isn&rsquo;t as common as the single crochet stitch or double crochet stitch, it is still found often in crochet patterns. If you are new to crochet and just learning the stitches this step-by-step tutorial on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-jtr":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","ub_ctt_via":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,7,42],"tags":[61,54],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Half-Double-Crochet-Stitch-1600x900.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Josie","author_link":"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/author\/josie\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Do A Half Double Crochet Stitch - First The Coffee Crochet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/firstthecoffee.com\/how-to-do-a-half-double-crochet-stitch\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Do A Half Double Crochet Stitch - First The Coffee Crochet\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The half double crochet (hdc) is one of my favorite crochet stitches to incorporate into a crochet pattern. 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